The subjects look as if they were sculpted. His photographs were frequently compared to old master painters. From looking at his photos, I
Ryan Waymire Lori Michelon History of Western Art I 28 March 2012 Two Great civilizations: Egyptian and Etruscan The incredibly intricate, sophisticated and complex art work created by the Etruscans and Egyptians remains culturally, linguistically, ethnically and historically significant to this very day. Even though these civilizations existed thousands of years ago they're art still remains incredibly valued in today’s society. Etruscan and ancient Egyptian art are so alike yet so different. Both the Etruscan and the Egyptian culture are very religious, and both believed in polytheism. The Etruscan believed that every physical phenomenon was a clear act of divine power and this power could be dissuaded or persuaded to favor human acts.
The Metropolitan Kouros The Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan, New York contains well over two million works of art and art related material. These pieces have a vast range of age, from the oldest artifacts, Archeulian flints from Egypt dating as far back as 300,000 B.C.E., to the newest works of art from this year. Contained in the Metropolitan’s collection of Greek and Roman art are many important sculptures. Perhaps one of the most interesting sculptures, The Metropolitan Kouros stands over 6 feet tall, and has some of the most accurate proportions for the archaic period. The term kouros translates to boy in Ancient Greek .
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The Medici family had a dream in reality with art, money, and power. The Medici family had a passion for art. But that was not the only thing they also sponsored architects. In making of statues, beautiful palaces, amazing buildings, and the most graceful homes that you could ever live in ( If you were the King). They also created opportunities for artists with talent.
There are many ways of understanding the human evolution and art is definitely one of them. Just by analyzing small details in an art piece historians are able to reveal and learn the different behaviors of ancient societies throughout time. The Marble bust of a man, roman sculpture carved during the Julio Claudian period is a perfect example of how it is possible to learn throughout art. The 35.6cm sculpture portraying the head, neck and partially the chest of a man has a very strong significance in terms of context, composition and purpose. The Julian-Claudian period is characterized for its high achievements of the Romans in terms of wealth and power.
Since the onset of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations centuries ago we have been enchanted by their art and architecture. We try to study and travel in order to obtain a much better picture of the civilizations as they once used to be. The Greek and Roman Galleries embrace such themes as religion, and funerary customs, civil life, and athletics. The ancient Greeks believed in the afterlife and emphasized the necessity of a proper burial. They would mark the grave of the deceased with statues or vases.
124). Art is part of history and our society today. It seems much of today's art will some how lead back to art throughout history. The earlist art helps us to recognize the talents, true intelligence the ablitity to express one's self thousands of years ago. I believe it is an inspiration to artist
In the Renaissance period, many artists found newfound interest and inspiration in the form of Greek Mythology. Artists from all over Europe found many intriguing subjects and stories in mythology, and began to express them in the form of paintings and statues. Where as ancient artists recreated these myths, among other reasons, as gifts to the gods, Renaissance artists enjoyed the depth of the stories and characters and viewed them as perfect subjects for their artwork. The painting I have chose to look at is “Apollo and Daphne,” painted by Antonio del Pollaiolo in the time frame of 1470 to 1480, using tempera on wood. This work is housed in the National Gallery in London, England.
The ancient traditions of the Greeks has provided the society of art work today with the ability to create works that will not only last, but will have the potential to be aesthetic in the future for the many viewers to come. In present-time Greek